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Nighthawk89 · 07-02-2012, 04:35 AM

I am looking to paint my tailight bessles a nice flat black. I would like to do it myself.. has anyone had any luck with any certain products or am I better off going to have them done..

Thanx!

AdamZ · 07-02-2012, 04:38 AM

Oh it's very easy. They pop right off. Just spray paint them. Any questions PM me.

There is a good video on youtube of some kid popping them off.

Here's my fog light bezels I did. Tail light bezels are the same idea.

Brutal SS · 07-02-2012, 05:01 AM

You will want to do this yourself. I too am preparing to do this, but I haven't decided on whether to paint or plastidip. If you wanna get an idea how to remove them, you can look in the DIY section for a video on the subject. But wait... what's a "bessel"?

Sorry I couldn't resist!

AdamZ · 07-02-2012, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutal SS

You will want to do this yourself. I too am preparing to do this too, but I haven't decided on whether to paint or plastidip. If you wanna get an idea how to remove them, you can look in the DIY section for a video on the subject. But wait... what's a "bessel"?

Sorry I couldn't resist!

Hahaha you're an ass. I wasn't going to say anything

Brutal SS · 07-02-2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Hahaha you're an ass. I wasn't going to say anything

I was all like, :seesaw:

Secret Squirrel · 07-02-2012, 07:35 AM

I used Satin Black Rustoleum from Lowes. Just take some steel wool, or a fine grit sand paper to them first to rough them up, clean them well, and spray away. May want to mask off the clips first though. You'll probably want to do a good 2 to 3 coats. Maybe more. Good luck

Bodih · 07-02-2012, 08:45 AM

You can buy aftermarket black bezels now on Ebay and other sources. I picked up a set for less than $80. I wanted to keep the stock chrome ones in case I ever want to switch back.
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vroomapunk · 07-02-2012, 08:46 AM

Spray paint is permanent/more durable than plasti dip if you use a matte clear.

GTUPONIT · 07-02-2012, 08:52 AM

Make sure the paint you use is for plastic. If not, get an etching spray first. This will allow the paint to stick. If not, after a while and a few car washes later, the paint will flake off.

Been there, done that.

heRS · 07-02-2012, 09:16 AM

I've had great luck with rustoleum, but be sure you use an adhesion promoter or it won't stick properly. Clean the bezels with alcohol first to get any grease or wax off them, rough them up a bit with sandpaper, use the ap, primer, paint, clear. 2 or 3 thin coats works better than one thick coat so be patient and let the products dry inbetween coats. Voila!

Bonanza7 · 07-02-2012, 10:37 AM

It's easy. Just be carefully prying them off. Use a padded screwdriver. Clean, prep and paint. I used primer and Dupli-color trim paint. Works an sticks well. I painted the fog light bezels, since I don't have fogs. Painted them stainless steel.

Nighthawk89 · 07-02-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutal SS

You will want to do this yourself. I too am preparing to do this, but I haven't decided on whether to paint or plastidip. If you wanna get an idea how to remove them, you can look in the DIY section for a video on the subject. But wait... what's a "bessel"?

Sorry I couldn't resist!

I'll be thanking my phones auto correct for that one ; )

White Shark · 07-03-2012, 12:16 AM

I did my shifter bezel first, next I will do my taillight bezels. I used Dupli-color adhesion promoter, 3light coats - gloss black, 4light coats - clear coat finish 4light coats. And yes be very patient and they will turn out great.

chizzy · 07-03-2012, 03:15 PM

Personally, I would recommend using Plasti-Dip. I've used it on many things. I haven't used it on my Camaro yet but I have painted my Yukon Hybrid's logos and emblems matte black and it turned out great! Also, the great thing about Plasti-Dip is that you can remove it! I bought all my Plasti-Dip from http://www.dipyourcar.com

Best of luck!

07-02-2012, 04:35 AM	#1
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	Painting tail light bezels I am looking to paint my tailight bessles a nice flat black. I would like to do it myself.. has anyone had any luck with any certain products or am I better off going to have them done.. Thanx!

07-02-2012, 05:01 AM	#3
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	You will want to do this yourself. I too am preparing to do this, but I haven't decided on whether to paint or plastidip. If you wanna get an idea how to remove them, you can look in the DIY section for a video on the subject. But wait... what's a "bessel"? Sorry I couldn't resist! __________________ Last edited by Brutal SS; 07-02-2012 at 05:12 AM.

07-02-2012, 07:35 AM	#6
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	I used Satin Black Rustoleum from Lowes. Just take some steel wool, or a fine grit sand paper to them first to rough them up, clean them well, and spray away. May want to mask off the clips first though. You'll probably want to do a good 2 to 3 coats. Maybe more. Good luck __________________

07-02-2012, 08:45 AM	#7
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	You can buy aftermarket black bezels now on Ebay and other sources. I picked up a set for less than $80. I wanted to keep the stock chrome ones in case I ever want to switch back. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

07-02-2012, 08:46 AM	#8
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Spray paint is permanent/more durable than plasti dip if you use a matte clear. __________________

07-02-2012, 04:38 AM	#2
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	Oh it's very easy. They pop right off. Just spray paint them. Any questions PM me. There is a good video on youtube of some kid popping them off. Here's my fog light bezels I did. Tail light bezels are the same idea.

07-02-2012, 08:52 AM	#9
GTUPONIT Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue & 2017 SS White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 245	Make sure the paint you use is for plastic. If not, get an etching spray first. This will allow the paint to stick. If not, after a while and a few car washes later, the paint will flake off. Been there, done that.

07-02-2012, 09:16 AM	#10
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,981 View My Garage	I've had great luck with rustoleum, but be sure you use an adhesion promoter or it won't stick properly. Clean the bezels with alcohol first to get any grease or wax off them, rough them up a bit with sandpaper, use the ap, primer, paint, clear. 2 or 3 thin coats works better than one thick coat so be patient and let the products dry inbetween coats. Voila! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

07-02-2012, 10:37 AM	#11
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	It's easy. Just be carefully prying them off. Use a padded screwdriver. Clean, prep and paint. I used primer and Dupli-color trim paint. Works an sticks well. I painted the fog light bezels, since I don't have fogs. Painted them stainless steel.

07-03-2012, 12:16 AM	#13
White Shark Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 475	I did my shifter bezel first, next I will do my taillight bezels. I used Dupli-color adhesion promoter, 3light coats - gloss black, 4light coats - clear coat finish 4light coats. And yes be very patient and they will turn out great. Attached Images

07-03-2012, 03:15 PM	#14
chizzy Drives: 2010 Imperial Blue V6 RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 4 View My Garage	Personally, I would recommend using Plasti-Dip. I've used it on many things. I haven't used it on my Camaro yet but I have painted my Yukon Hybrid's logos and emblems matte black and it turned out great! Also, the great thing about Plasti-Dip is that you can remove it! I bought all my Plasti-Dip from http://www.dipyourcar.com Best of luck!